William Keith (1838–1911): A Visionary of California Landscape William Keith, born November 18, 1838, in Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, was a painter whose life unfolded against the backdrop of America’s burgeoning West Coast. His artistic journey began with a grounding in traditional engraving techniques but swiftly propelled him toward a revolutionary exploration of color and atmosphere—a path that would solidify his place as one of California landscape painting's foremost figures. Keith’s distinctive style, characterized by tonalism and imbued with spiritual contemplation, continues…